Rock N Roll Circus: Pioneers of the Brisbane Contemporary Circus Sector
With its roots embedded in the thriving bohemian and nomadic local arts scene, the origins of Brisbane’s (Queensland, Australia) contemporary
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The CircusTalk Archive
Explore The CircusTalk Archive on StageLync for a rich collection of articles, stories, and insights into the world of circus and live performing arts. Discover past performances, industry trends, and timeless content that keeps you connected with the vibrant circus community.
Social Circus: Women Helping Women
In this series, CircusTalk will attempt to explore different aspects of the social circus world. In this article, the author
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Celebrate Social Circus Day Around the Globe!
Now celebrating its third year, Social Circus Day is April 7th. Championed by the Asian Social Circus Association (ASCA), it
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250 Years of British Circus Posters!
When I was about 11, a shopkeeper gave me an out-of-date circus poster of a growling lion’s head to stick
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Philip Astley and the First Circuses; A Very British Institution
Here is a challenge for you – stop anyone in the street and ask them if they know what a
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Circus History Talk 250 : Dominique Jando Pays Tribute to the 250th Anniversary of Circus with a New Book
Circus Talk is happy to announce a new yearlong series titled Circus History Talk 250, where we will explore the
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Exhibition Upside Down–A Traveling Circus Exhibit to Augment Your Festival
Thanks to Zirkus|Wissenschaft , a new traveling exhibit is available for loan to circus events such as festivals and conferences.
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The Great Omi
Horace Leonard Ridler (1882-1965) was born in Surrey, South East England. He was the youngest son of an upper-class family
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Almanac: The First Flying Trapeze Act
And now a page from our “Sunday Morning” Almanac: November 12, 1859, 158 years ago today … a day for
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Field Guide To Circus Dramaturgy
Setting the Stage In late August of 2012, I drove across the border at the Thousand Islands Bridge on Hill
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Circus & Its Others II–A Call for Papers
The Montreal Working Group has recently announced via press release the details of their second conference on Circus & Its
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Seen and Heard – Building a Critical Presence Around Circus Arts
Next month, the third in the #CircusVoices series of opportunities for circus artists to develop their critical practise is taking
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Tightrope Walking and Zen: a Way to Be Trained to Balance
Encounter I had the opportunity to meet the philosopher-funambulist Andrea Loreni in person in May of 2016, during a TedX
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Risk Agitator for Circus Experimentation
Each individual goes into circus performance for a variety of reasons. Some are born into it, some are attracted to
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Performers of the Past; A Proud Legacy–Lulu Adams
Lulu Adams was born Louise Craston in 1900 to Joe Craston and Martha Cashmore. Lulu was born into a family
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Exploring European Youth and Social Circus with Caravan Circus Network
Between 2005 and 2008, six European circus school directors met to discuss their work. They came to the conclusion that
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NoFit State’s 250 Years Young Circus Exploration
NoFit State Circus, UK’s leading large-scale contemporary circus company, producing professional touring productions and a wide variety of community, training,
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Bindlestiff Family Circus Talks About the Nouveau Sideshow
The Bindlestiff Family Circus shared their review of the circus panel discussion on the sideshow resurgence and history that took
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A Call for Proposals for International Market of Contemporary Circus
Montréal has so much influence in the contemporary circus world. There is the Cirque du Soleil headquarters, located in circus
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April 1st is Social Circus Day–No Kidding!
Social circus is a worldwide movement that has been growing exponentially in part due to the tireless work of pioneers
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UpSideDown – Circus and Space International Conference Calls for Research Papers
Zirkus|Wissenschaft seeks to anchor circus in university research and coursework. The project aims to establish the University of Münster as
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